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Name
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(Na,Ca)(Mn²⁺,Fe³⁺)(Mg,Fe³⁺)₂Fe³⁺₂(PO₄)₄(OH)₂(H₂O)₈
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Phosphates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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4
Mohs hardness
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2.68–2.69
Specific gravity
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Very pale yellow
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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Perfect on {001}
Cleavage
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P2/a
Space group
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Jahnsite
Structural group
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Jah-NaMnMg · Approved
IMA
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2018
Named in
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Light orange to orange-yellow
Typical colors
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Na · Ca · Mn · Fe · Mg · P · O · H
Elements
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